Fashion, Uninvited: How Independent Artists Are Rewriting Their Image
No label, no stylist, no front row. For a generation of independent, racialized artists operating outside the gaze of institutional fashion, image isn’t a privilege — it’s a site of reinvention. Without a costume assigned, they craft a visual presence that’s self-authored, political, and razor-sharp. A closer look.
Sophye Soliveau. The Harp and the Howl
Magnetic harpist, singer and choir leader, Sophye Soliveau turns every stage into a ritual space. With Intuition, her debut album, she weaves harp and voice into a groove-infused trance where R’n’B, soul, jazz and gospel collide. A visceral, spellbound album, carried by a rare vocal mastery — part incantation, part liberation.
The Paper Doors: Justin Tyson Opens a New Chapter in Experimental Jazz
Drumming prodigy and a key figure in contemporary jazz, Justin Tyson breaks free from his prestigious collaborations to unveil The Paper Doors, his debut solo album. Blending avant-garde jazz, experimental hip-hop, and minimalist textures, he crafts a bold and immersive sonic universe. A true rhythmic manifesto, this album stands as a defining work of 2025, showcasing the sensitivity and virtuosity of an artist in full ascent.